Piedmont’s Smith was Dew
Piedmont, AL – Senior’s first-ever home run, a grand slam, keys Piedmont’s Game 1 victory over Gordo in third-round 3A playoff series; Game 3 set for Friday By Joe Medley Red Bull “gives you wings,” but Mountain Dew must give Sloan Smith power. The Piedmont senior hit his first home run on any level Thursday, a […]
Oxford Sweeps
Oxford, AL – This time, top-ranked Oxford gets the best of Hartselle, sweeps quarterfinal series to move one series victory away from playing state finals at home Oxford lost a quarterfinal series to Hartselle in 2021, and a season-opening loss to Hartselle caused the Yellow Jackets to wait weeks into the season before overcoming the Tigers […]
Alexandria Cubs Dominate
Alexandria, AL – Slaton’s three-hitter, three RBIs help Alexandria ease its way to Class 5A, Area 10 championship; East Regional up next for Valley Cubs Class 5A, Area 10 At Alexandria Tuesday Lincoln 4, Central-Clay 2 Alexandria 13, Lincoln 1 Thursday Lincoln 2, Central-Clay 1 Finals Alexandria 12, Lincoln 0 By East Alabama Sports Today […]
Donoho’s ‘Ballplayer’
Anniston, AL – Senior Elliott, a thread through all of Donoho’s recent deep-run seasons, plays his last for the Falcons in season-ending series at Lindsay Lane By Joe Medley Steve Gendron and Lucas Elliott didn’t want their coach-catcher to end, not on Wednesday and not in this way. It was tough enough to see another […]
White Plains Player: Faulkner Signs
White Plains – A week after Weaver’s Ledbetter signs to play golf for Talladega College, White Plains’ Faulkner makes his commitment to Talladega College official Talladega College is slowly becoming Calhoun County south, when it comes to golf. A week after Weaver’s Nick Ledbetter signed to play for Talladega College, White Plains’ Dalton Faulkner joined […]
Another No-No for Piedmont Player
Piedmont, AL – A year after yet-undiagnosed fracture limited her time in the circle, MVP Smith delivers Piedmont’s second no-hitter of area tournament as Bulldogs roll to title At Piedmont Monday Piedmont 10, Saks 0 Wellborn 7, Weaver 5 Weaver 16, Saks 3 Tuesday Winners’ bracket Piedmont 13, Wellborn 0 Weaver 8, Welborn 4 Final round […]
Make it Four for Calhoun County Quarterback Club
Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County Quarterback Club adds a fourth $5,000 scholarship for 2023; winners come from Jacksonville, Ohatchee, Saks and Wellborn By Joe Medley Three was never a crowd, when it came to the Calhoun County Quarterback Club handing out $5,000 scholarships, and the four, the merrier. The club honored 2023 recipients Chris Ferguson […]
Right Cage, Right Time for Weaver Player
Weaver, AL – A chance meeting put Smith’s skills on display before the right eyes, and the Weaver standout will get the chance to play for Wallace State-Hanceville By Joe Medley Elijah Smith has the skills to justify his opportunity to sit at a table dotted with his baseball memorabilia and don a Wallace State-Hanceville baseball […]
Calhoun County Area Softball
Calhoun County, AL – Pleasant Valley’s seventh-inning rally just enough to hold off Woodland for area title; Alexandria extends streak of regional appearances with rout of Lincoln Class 2A, Area 9 At Pleasant Valley Monday Woodland 11, Ranburne 0 Woodland 15, Pleasant Valley 7 Pleasant Valley 18, Ranburne 3 Tuesday Finals Pleasant Valley 6, Woodland 5 […]
Sectional Golf in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Edwards medalist as White Plains’ boys take title; medalist Ledbetter leads Weaver boys to second; Piedmont boys take fourth to also qualify for sub-state tournament Sawyer Edwards’ medalist performance led the way Tuesday as White Plains’ boys won the Class 4A, Section 3 title at Twin Bridges. In 3A, Section 3, also […]